August 18th, 2009 saw the publication of one of the most eagerly awaited Star Wars reference books, Star Wars: The Essential Atlas. Written by Daniel Wallace and Jason Fry, with illustrations by Ian Fullwood, Modi, Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas, this 244-page book published by Del Rey was years in the making, and is the most exhaustive and detailed attempt ever to map the Star Wars galaxy.

Given how deeply the Star Wars galaxy extends, and how rapidly it expands, the authors have turned to StarWars.com to offer insight and updates on their work. Bookmark this page, as it will become a repository of links for future updates and essential add-ons to this must-have book. The authors invite you to send your errata, questions, comments or more via email to essential.atlas@gmail.com.

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Star Wars: The Essential Atlas is a galaxy-spanning trove of vital statistics and information ranging from the astronomical and geographical (“Systems, Sectors, Oversectors, and Regions”) to the historical and political (“The Sith Empire” and “The Great Hyperspace War”).

• The following systems are new to the Online Appendix: Arrochar, Bardotta, Beckoning Call Starr, Bromlarch, Carreras, Ceitia, Cog Hive Seven, Corbantis, Corus, Curreck, Dalandae, Denova, Drash-So, Du Mai, Endymion, Fair Hollis, Feddasyr, Ghaina, Gormen, Ithori, Ividal, Kardava, Keros, Lubang Minor, Malsum, Morton, Nalyd, Oaka Prime, Ochotl, Ongary, Oovri, Ord Dalet, Ostor, Pamina Prime, Persavi, Peshara, Port Lasgo, Purala, Remitik, Rennokk, Ringo Vinda, Ruloosia, Sewalia, Shrokaan, Silversisi, Suhuurmin, Tarshan, The Twilight Void, Tovarskl, Uvadala, Vertseth, Vintrus, Vun’Hanna, Zanbar, Zardossa Stix
• The following systems have information changed for this appendix: Absit, Almania, Eislo, Forntay (replaces Fortnay), Moraband (replaces Korriban), Scipio.
• The Sectors of the Expansion Region — A new supplemental map complete with defined sectors is now available.
• The Sectors of the Mid Rim — A new supplemental map complete with defined sectors is now available.
• The Sectors of the Outer Rim — A new supplemental map complete with defined sectors is now available.

Star Wars The Essential Atlas

Endnotes for Star Wars: The Essential Atlas (from Author Dan Wallace)

The Essential Atlas

Atribución

Edición original

Star Wars: The Essential Atlas es una Essential Guide de tercera generación escrita por Jason Fry y Daniel Wallace y publicada por Del Rey.^[2] El libro contiene perfiles de planetas, historia galáctica y extensos mapas de la Galaxia, similar a Star Trek: Star Charts.

Star Wars Galactic Map Atlas

Resumen del editor

Navigate the Star Wars universe as you never have before - with this fully illustrated, full-color guide that maps the entire galaxy.

You know the planets - from Alderaan and Corellia to Tatooine and Zonama Sekot - and the star systems, from the Deep Core to the Outer Rim. But now, for the first time, you can pinpoint their locations and chart the travels of your favorite characters through the vast reaches of space. Star Wars: The Essential Atlas is a galaxy-spanning trove of vital statistics and information ranging from the astronomical and geographical ('Systems, Sectors, Oversectors and Regions') to the historical and political ('The Sith Empire' and 'The Great Hyperspace War). Encompassing the entire Star Warscanon, including all the films and the Clone Wars television series, plus the novels, comic books, video games, and more, this volume is packed with dozens of detailed maps and charts, as well as pertinet data and accompanying facts on

Online Star Atlas

• the Empire: its length and breadth, political regions, populations, trade routes, major attractions and trouble spots
• the Clone Wars: the trajectory of this decisive conflict across the universe, data on key battles and major Loyalist and Separatist worlds
• the Adventures of Han Solo: the heroic rogue's exploits throughout the galaxy - including his captaincy of the Halcón Milenario and his first, fateful meeting with Chewbacca - before his life-changing alliance with Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi
• The Sith Wars: the progression of the universal clash between the ancient Jedi Order, their dark side counterparts, and the Mandalorian warriors who fought against both orders
• and much, much more

From Hutt Space to the Unknown Regions, from the Knights of the Old Republic and Episode I to the Fate of the Jedi and Legacy era, Star Wars: The Essential Atlas is the ultimate gateway to space fantasy's most brilliantly imagined and endlessly intriguing galaxy.

Contenido

Introduction: The Galaxy, Stars, and Planets

Galactic Coordinates

Part I: The Political Galaxy

• Geography and the Structure of the Senate
• Systems, Sectors, Oversectors, and Regions
• The Deep Core
• The Core Worlds
• Astrocartography, Navicomputers, and Trade Routes
• A Spacer's Life – BoSS and the ImPeRe
• The Colonies
• The Galaxy's Population
• The Inner Rim
• The Expansion Region
• The Mid Rim
• Client States of the Empire
• A Closer Look: Hutt Space and Neighboring Regions
• The Outer Rim Territories
• Wild Space and the Unknown Regions
• Globular Clusters and the Satellite Galaxies
• Miscellaneous Regions

Part II: Planets of the Galaxy

• Endor (Forest Moon)

• Mimban (Circarpous V)
• Rakata Prime (Lehon)

Part III: The Atlas of Galactic History

• Before the Republic
• Galactic Exploration
• Major Trade Routes
• The Slice
• Great Seafaring Species
• Ancient Mysteries of the Galaxy
• The Great Hyperspace War
• The Sith War
• The Mandalorian Wars / The Jedi Civil War
• The Mandalorians
• Zenith of the Republic
• The Kanz Disorders
• The Hapes Cluster
• The Hydian Way
• Descent into Darkness
• A Closer Look: Tatooine, Geonosis, and the Arkanis Subsector
• The Clone Wars
• A Closer Look: Kashyyyk and its Neighbors
• Secrets of the Claatuvac Guild
• The Dark Times
• The Exploits of Lando Calrissian
• The Adventures of Han Solo
• The Corporate Sector
• A Closer Look: Major Worlds of the Corporate Sector and Neighboring Regions
• A Princess in Peril
• The Ultimate Power in the Universe
• A Closer Look: Yavin and the Gordian Reach
• Shadowports of the Galaxy
• The Era of Rebellion
• The Spice Trade
• A Closer Look: Hoth and the Greater Javin
• A Closer Look: Endor and the Moddell Sector
• An Empire Fragmented
• Advance of the New Republic
• Rogue Squadron's Campaigns
• Imperial Restoration
• Little Empires
• The Dark Empire (10-11 ABY)
• Decline and Fall
• A Closer Look: Mon Calamari Space
• Toward a Lasting Peace
• A Closer Look: The Senex and Juvex Worlds
• A Galaxy Invaded
• The Chiss Ascendancy
• Conflict Renewed
• Epilogue: The Empire Reborn

Appendix: Stellar Coordinates

Notas y referencias

Véase también

Enlaces externos

Star Wars Galactic Atlas

• First Look: The Essential Atlas en StarWars.com(en inglés)
• Art of Clone Wars and Atlas Books in the UK en StarWars.com(en inglés)
• Suvudu Posts Essential Atlas Interviews en StarWars.com(en inglés)
• Star Wars: The Essential Atlas Online Companion en StarWars.com(en inglés)
• The Secret History and Continuing Adventures of Star Wars: The Essential Atlas en StarWars.com(en inglés)
• Essential Atlas Extra: Outer Rim Sectors en StarWars.com(en inglés)
• 'Endnotes for Star Wars: The Essential Atlas (part 1 of 5)' – 'Continuity, Criticisms, and Captain Panaka,' Daniel Wallace's StarWars.comBlog(content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
• 'Endnotes for Star Wars: The Essential Atlas (part 2 of 5)' – 'Continuity, Criticisms, and Captain Panaka,' Daniel Wallace's StarWars.comBlog(content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
• 'Endnotes for Star Wars: The Essential Atlas (part 3 of 5)' – 'Continuity, Criticisms, and Captain Panaka,' Daniel Wallace's StarWars.comBlog(content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
• 'Endnotes for Star Wars: The Essential Atlas (part 4 of 5)' – 'Continuity, Criticisms, and Captain Panaka,' Daniel Wallace's StarWars.comBlog(content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
• 'Endnotes for Star Wars: The Essential Atlas (part 5 of 5)' – 'Continuity, Criticisms, and Captain Panaka,' Daniel Wallace's StarWars.comBlog(content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
• Amazon entry